Rivals Rendezvous in Europe to Plot Against Apple
Apple's rivals have launch a flurry of broadsides against the iTunes App Store at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Twenty-four wireless carriers around the world, supported by major smartphone manufacturers, teamed up to build an open app platform through their new organization, the Wholesale Applications Community.
Rivals Rendezvous in Europe to Plot Against Apple
Rivals Rendezvous in Europe to Plot Against Apple
Users who bought MacBooks between May 2006 and December 2007 that are experiencing hard drive problems may be covered under a new repair extension program.
Apple announces MacBook Repair Program for hard drive issues
Apple announces MacBook Repair Program for hard drive issues
Opera this week showed off a new version of its mobile browser created for the iPhone, but the company has told AppleInsider that the software has not yet been submitted to Apple's App Store.
Opera teases speedy iPhone browser but denies pact with Apple
Opera teases speedy iPhone browser but denies pact with Apple
Silicon Alley Insider reports on new data from market research firm NPD relayed by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster showing strong Mac and iPod sales for Apple's March quarter so far, well ahead of most analysts' expectations. NPD's numbers show M...
NPD: Strong Mac and iPod Sales in March Quarter So Far
NPD: Strong Mac and iPod Sales in March Quarter So Far
The latest NPD sales data shows Mac sales increased 36 percent year-over-year in the month of January, which could mean a strong 2.8 million sales for Apple in the first quarter of calendar 2010.
Apple's January Mac sales grow 36%, on pace for 2.8M in quarter
Apple's January Mac sales grow 36%, on pace for 2.8M in quarter
Hardmac notes that Apple has launched a MacBook Repair Extension Program for Hard Drive Issues, allowing customers of Apple's early MacBook models to receive free repairs or compensation for previously-paid repairs related to hard drive failure. Bla...
Apple Launches Extended Repair Program for Hard Drives on Early MacBook Models
Apple Launches Extended Repair Program for Hard Drives on Early MacBook Models
Users of Apple's latest Airport Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule hardware, released in October 2009, have reported instability and significant reductions in speed when using the routers at the 5GHz wireless band.
Connection issues plague Apple AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule
Connection issues plague Apple AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule
Apple's revenue sharing plan and unwillingness to share consumer information with content providers have proven to be sticking points with the publishers the iPad-maker is attempting to court.
Publishers skeptical of Apple iPad business model
Publishers skeptical of Apple iPad business model
As near as I can tell, Apple is the ultimate tech industry disrupter. In recent memory, Apple's iPhone put applications in the hands of millions of consumers, wrenched a good measure of control out of cold grip of cellular service providers, and sparked a fire of touchscreen smartphone competitors.
Get Ready for Apple to Murder the Status Quo One More Time
Get Ready for Apple to Murder the Status Quo One More Time
For the first time ever, Steve Jobs will participate with an author who is writing a biography of the tech titan, according to The New York Times.
Steve Jobs agrees to collaborate on authorized biography - report
Steve Jobs agrees to collaborate on authorized biography - report
The New York Times reveals that Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is about to participate in an authorized biography of his life. The biography will be written by former managing editor of Time magazine Walter Isaacson.
Steve Jobs to Participate in Authorized Biography
Steve Jobs to Participate in Authorized Biography
(Mobile World Congress) Amid rumors of dissension between Google and Apple and a potential Microsoft Bing partnership for the iPhone, a Google executive has insisted all is well between the two companies.
Google stands by Apple as a 'valuable partner'
Google stands by Apple as a 'valuable partner'
The Los Angeles Times reports that Apple is planning to bring back its FairPlay digital rights management (DRM) technology for use on eBooks made available through its iBookstore for the iPad.
Apple Set to Deploy FairPlay Digital Rights Management on iPad eBooks
Apple Set to Deploy FairPlay Digital Rights Management on iPad eBooks
Apple's FairPlay digital rights management will be an option for publishers who sell e-books the iBooks application on the forthcoming multi-touch iPad, according to a new report.
Apple to offer publishers FairPlay DRM for iPad books - report
Apple to offer publishers FairPlay DRM for iPad books - report
(Mobile Word Congress) Two Linux-based mobile operating systems -- Intel's Mobilin and Nokia's Maemo -- will be merged into one platform that will run on a wide variety of mobile devices including smartphones, the two companies announced at the Mobile World Conference Monday.
Intel, Nokia partner for MeeGo mobile platform to take on Apple
Intel, Nokia partner for MeeGo mobile platform to take on Apple
(Mobile Word Congress) Just four months after Windows Mobile 6.5 hit the market, Microsoft has officially introduced Windows Phone 7 Series, the new multitouch-capable mobile operating system the software giant hopes will take on Apple's iPhone.
Microsoft aims at Apple with multitouch Windows Phone 7 Series
Microsoft aims at Apple with multitouch Windows Phone 7 Series
Apple is not officially present at this week's Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain, yet carriers are talking about the iPhone and rivals are introducing what they hope to pitch as iPhone killers.
Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress
Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress
IBM just released its Lotus software for the iPhone and has now turned its attention to the iPad, while a new article explores the facts and myths of LCD eye strain from reading books on devices like the iPad.
IBM plans Lotus for Apple iPad, e-reader eye strain explored
IBM plans Lotus for Apple iPad, e-reader eye strain explored
The number of new projects started for the App Store nearly tripled in January, as the month was dominated by hype for and the announcement of Apple's iPad.
App Store developer interest nearly triples from Apple iPad hype
App Store developer interest nearly triples from Apple iPad hype
Stronger-than-expected Mac and iPhone sales in the last two quarters and the impending launch of the iPad have led Needham & Company to raise its price target on Apple stock to $280.
Strong Mac, iPhone sales projected to propel Apple stock to $280
Strong Mac, iPhone sales projected to propel Apple stock to $280